SA31 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SA31

SA31, Carmarthenshire has recorded a total of 217 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.34 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SA31 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SA31, encompassing approximately 17587 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (93) incidents (-5.10% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (24) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

SA31 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Water Street with total crimes: 9
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7

SA31 Crime Map

Postcodes in SA31

The postcode district are associated with the SA31, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SA31 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9312.34-5.10%
Criminal damage and arson245.29100.00%
Public order211.36-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour181.19-14.29%
Other theft131.0262.50%
Burglary120.7471.43%
Shoplifting100.68-52.38%
Drugs100.5711.11%
Other crime60.570.00%
Robbery30.340.00%
Theft from the person20.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.11-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9812.22-7.55%
Public order275.57-15.62%
Shoplifting211.5440.00%
Anti-social behaviour211.19-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson121.19-20.00%
Drugs90.6812.50%
Other theft80.51-42.86%
Burglary70.450.00%
Vehicle crime70.400.00%
Theft from the person20.40100.00%
Possession of weapons20.11100.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10613.5910500.00%
Public order326.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour241.8250.00%
Shoplifting151.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson150.850.00%
Other theft140.850.00%
Drugs80.800.00%
Other crime70.450.00%
Vehicle crime70.400.00%
Burglary70.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Robbery10.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour160.97100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.910.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour80.51-63.64%
Public order10.450.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour221.5415.79%
Violence and sexual offences31.25-83.33%
Public order10.17-66.67%
Drugs10.060.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour192.675.56%
Violence and sexual offences181.08-73.91%
Public order31.02-80.00%
Other theft30.17-57.14%
Shoplifting20.17-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.11-90.91%
Vehicle crime10.06-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences698.42-6.76%
Anti-social behaviour183.9238.46%
Public order151.0266.67%
Criminal damage and arson110.850.00%
Shoplifting80.63-61.90%
Other theft70.4516.67%
Burglary70.40250.00%
Drugs60.40-33.33%
Vehicle crime30.340.00%
Possession of weapons20.170.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences748.59-3.90%
Shoplifting214.2175.00%
Anti-social behaviour131.19-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.740.00%
Public order90.63-52.63%
Drugs90.5128.57%
Other theft60.510.00%
Vehicle crime30.34200.00%
Burglary20.17-50.00%
Other crime20.110.00%
Theft from the person10.11-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences779.1524.19%
Anti-social behaviour204.38-35.48%
Public order191.14-5.00%
Shoplifting121.08-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson110.68-15.38%
Drugs70.63-12.50%
Other theft60.40-40.00%
Burglary40.340.00%
Theft from the person20.230.00%
Other crime20.11-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.110.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6210.29-20.51%
Shoplifting333.5357.14%
Anti-social behaviour311.88-8.82%
Public order201.7617.65%
Criminal damage and arson131.14-31.58%
Other theft100.7411.11%
Drugs80.5714.29%
Other crime30.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.170.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7810.9247.17%
Anti-social behaviour344.4413.33%
Shoplifting211.93-27.59%
Criminal damage and arson191.1946.15%
Public order171.0870.00%
Other theft90.970.00%
Drugs70.5116.67%
Other crime30.400.00%
Burglary20.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Robbery10.06-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences538.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour303.010.00%
Shoplifting291.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson131.650.00%
Public order100.740.00%
Other theft90.570.00%
Drugs60.510.00%
Robbery20.340.00%
Burglary20.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 175 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202427
May 202432
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 202315
November 20239
October 202319
September 202320
August 202317
July 202310

A total of 274 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202421
May 202424
April 202416
March 20248
February 202422
January 202419
December 202318
November 202313
October 202320
September 202331
August 202334
July 202330

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20248
May 202414
January 20243
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236
September 202310
August 20239
July 20239

A total of 172 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202421
May 202415
January 20242
December 20238
November 202321
October 202312
September 202333
August 202321
July 202329

A total of 130 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202412
May 202415
January 20241
December 202311
November 202311
October 202311
September 202313
August 202319
July 202313

A total of 732 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 61.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202493
June 202498
May 2024106
April 20241
February 20243
January 202418
December 202369
November 202374
October 202377
September 202362
August 202378
July 202353

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
May 20247
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20247
May 20247
December 20237
November 20232
October 20234
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20249
May 20248
February 20241
December 20236
November 20239
October 20237
September 20238
August 20237
July 20236

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
December 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20247
May 20247
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
December 20232
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SA31 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Water Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Spilman Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Blue Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Lammas Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
  • 9. A48
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Bridge Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft1
  • 11. Red Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 12. Model Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Glannant Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Llansteffan Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 15. Clos Sticle
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 16. Dark Gate
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 17. Chapel Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ross Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 20. Bro Myrddin
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 21. Maple Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 22. Picton Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bron Yr Aur
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. Stephens Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. Tir Ysgawen
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Brynglas Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Llys Caermedi
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. St Peter'S Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. John Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1